JetBlue Moves Quickly to Fill Spirit's Gap, Adds 11 Routes From Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue announced 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, beginning in July, to replace services lost when Spirit Airlines shut down. Six of the destinations—Barranquilla, Baltimore, Cali, Charlotte, Columbus and Indianapolis—are new to JetBlue’s network. The airline will boost seats at FLL by roughly 44% compared with May, positioning the airport as a third hub alongside Boston and New York. JetBlue also plans a new BlueHouse lounge in Terminal 3 to enhance its premium offering.
How (and when) to Dispute a Credit Card Charge
The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) gives consumers the right to dispute unauthorized, incorrect, or undelivered credit‑card charges. Cardholders should first contact the merchant, but if the issue isn’t resolved they can file a dispute with the issuer, typically online,...
Devaluations Are Coming Thick and Fast Right Now — Here's What You Need to Know About How to Protect Yourself
Loyalty programs are rapidly devaluing, raising the points or miles needed for awards and adding fees. Recent changes include Aeroplan’s up‑to‑33% partner cost hike, Lifemiles’ business‑class jump to 92,400 miles, Hyatt’s category upgrades pushing nightly rates to 75,000 points, and...
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: How to Redeem for Maximum Value
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are currently valued at about 2.05 cents each, according to The Points Guy’s May 2026 valuation. The guide highlights that transferring points to Chase’s airline and hotel partners—such as Virgin Atlantic, United, Air France‑KLM, Singapore Airlines, and World...
Chase Sapphire Reserve Jumps to 150,000 Points — Is This the Best-Ever Offer?
Chase has rolled out a 150,000‑point welcome bonus for the Sapphire Reserve, the largest public offer to date. New cardholders must spend $6,000 within three months to claim the bonus, which TPG values at roughly $3,075 using a 2.05‑cent per...
Citi to End ThankYou Points Sharing in May 2026 — What Cardmembers Should Know
Citi announced it will discontinue the ThankYou Rewards points‑sharing feature on May 17, 2026, ending the ability to send or receive points between separate accounts. The change applies to every Citi card that earns ThankYou points, and members have until...
JetBlue Eyes Airport Lounge in Third US City, Gives First Class Update
JetBlue announced it is scouting space for a third BlueHouse lounge in Fort Lauderdale’s Terminal 3, following its New York debut and a Boston location slated for late summer 2026. The airline also confirmed its domestic first‑class recliners will roll out...
Rollout Complete: TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Now Available at 60-Plus Airports
After a period of turbulence caused by a partial government shutdown, the Transportation Security Administration has completed its rollout of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at more than 60 airports nationwide. The hands‑free lanes let eligible PreCheck and Global Entry members...
How to Avoid Excise Tax Offset Fees on Points Transfers From American Express
American Express adds an excise‑tax offset fee of $0.0006 per point (capped at $99) when Membership Rewards points are transferred to U.S. airline programs, specifically Delta SkyMiles and JetBlue TrueBlue. The fee can erode redemption value, as covering a $30...
Why I Bought Hotel Points to Save Money on a Flight
The author needed a small top‑up of Emirates Skywards miles and chose to buy Marriott Bonvoy points during a 40% bonus promotion. The purchased points were transferred at a 3:1 ratio, providing the exact 6,000 miles needed and costing $162.50,...
American Express Platinum: Valuable Benefits and an Offer as High as 175,000 Bonus Points
American Express’s flagship Platinum Card continues to lead the premium travel‑rewards segment, charging a $895 annual fee but offering a suite of high‑value perks. New applicants can receive a personalized welcome bonus of up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after...
JetBlue Changes Its Boarding Order with New Groups
JetBlue will overhaul its boarding process on April 29, shifting from letter‑based groups to a numbered system. The new hierarchy places Mosaic 3‑4 and Mint passengers in Group 1, while EvenMore seat holders move up to Group 2 alongside Mosaic 1‑2 members....
Chase Travel Adds Luxury Vacation Home Rentals to Portal with Plum Guide
Chase Travel has partnered with Plum Guide, adding over 30,000 curated luxury vacation homes to its booking portal. The new offering is now available to Chase Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve cardholders, who can earn 5 or 8 Ultimate Rewards points...
'The White Lotus’ on Points? A Luxurious Hyatt in France Is Taking Center Stage
Season 4 of HBO’s The White Lotus will be set against the Cannes Film Festival, using Hôtel Martinez—Hyatt’s Unbound Collection flagship—as the on‑screen resort. The series also features Airelles Château de la Messardière in Saint‑Tropez as a secondary location. Hôtel Martinez, a Category 8 property, commands summer rates above...
Who Are Alaska Airlines' Partners? Plus, How to Earn and Redeem Atmos Rewards Points
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines rolled out the joint Atmos Rewards loyalty program in late 2025, unifying their frequent‑flyer ecosystems. The program categorizes partners into airline, transfer and everyday partners, spanning Oneworld carriers, regional airlines, and a suite of credit‑card,...
You Can Stay in a Stunning Palace in India Using Marriott Bonvoy Points
Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection has launched its first Indian property, the historic Noormahal Palace Hotel in Karnal, Haryana. The 176‑room palace, featuring two luxury penthouses and a suite of heritage‑inspired amenities, is now marketed as Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal. Rooms...
How Rare Are Standard Reward Nights at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives? What the Data Shows
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers standard room awards at 250,000 Hilton Honors points, but they represent only 10.8% of all awardable nights. Data from Gondola shows an average cash value of $3,240 for these nights, yielding roughly 1.3 cents per...
Southwest Airlines Joins Alaska Airlines in Letting Wine Fly Free
Southwest Airlines announced its Sip and Ship program, letting passengers check up to one case of wine for free on select West Coast routes starting April 24. The offering aligns with new service to Santa Rosa, California, and targets wine‑country...
Chicago Flight Cuts Coming: FAA Orders Airlines to Reduce O'Hare Schedules to Cool Turf War
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut roughly 12% of takeoffs and landings at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for the May 17‑Oct 24 summer window, removing hundreds of daily flights. The directive follows an aggressive schedule expansion by United and American...
The Apartment Collection by Hilton Is Now Accepting Reservations
Hilton’s new Apartment Collection, developed with apartment‑hotel operator Placemakr, is now open for reservations. The brand debuts with two U.S. locations—Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward property and a downtown Salt Lake City building—offering studio to four‑bedroom units. Rates begin at $127...
Spirit Airlines Could Shut Down Imminently, Reports Say — Here's What to Do if You're Scheduled to Fly with Them
Spirit Airlines faces imminent liquidation, with reports suggesting it could cease operations within days as jet fuel costs surge. The ultra‑low‑cost carrier has been cash‑strapped since the pandemic and filed for bankruptcy twice since late 2024, most recently in August....
Wells Fargo Rewards Adds Wyndham Rewards as a Transfer Partner
Wells Fargo Rewards announced on April 15 that Wyndham Rewards joins its transfer partner roster. Points can now be moved at a 1:2 ratio, delivering two Wyndham points for every Wells Fargo point. The rate outperforms most major currencies, which typically...
This Charming Greek Island Is Getting a Chic New Hyatt This Summer
Hyatt’s Destination brand is launching the Parian Chronicle, a mythology‑themed resort on the Greek island of Paros, slated to open in summer 2026. The 50‑room boutique hotel, located in Kampos near Paros Airport, showcases a modern reinterpretation of Cycladic architecture...
Best Time to Apply for Atmos Rewards Cards Based on Offer History
The Points Guy outlines the optimal windows to apply for Alaska‑Hawaiian’s Atmos Rewards credit cards by tracking historic welcome bonuses. The Ascent card currently offers 80,000 points, a $99 companion fare and a 50% flight discount after $4,000 spend, while...
Act Fast: Get up to 50% More From Citi Point Transfers to Hotel Partners Before April 19 Devaluation
Citi is slashing the value of its ThankYou Rewards transfers to two hotel partners on April 19. The transfer ratio to Choice Privileges falls from 1:2 to 1:1.5, a 25% loss, while the I Prefer Hotel Rewards rate is halved...
Copa Airlines to Add Starlink Wi-Fi, Becoming First in Latin America with the Service
Copa Airlines announced it will equip its Boeing 737 fleet with SpaceX's Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi, launching the service in October. This makes Copa the first carrier in Latin America to offer Starlink’s high‑speed inflight connectivity. The rollout follows CEO Pedro...
Best Time to Apply for World of Hyatt Chase Cards Based on Offer History
The World of Hyatt co‑branded cards from Chase regularly roll out high‑value welcome bonuses, with the personal card peaking at five free nights after $4,000 spend and the business card now offering 80,000 points for $10,000 spend. Historical data shows...
Can You Pay Your Rent or Mortgage with a Credit Card? Everything You Need to Know
Paying rent or mortgage with a credit card is possible through services like Bilt, Plastiq, PlacePay or Venmo, but most options impose a processing fee. Bilt’s own platform lets cardholders earn points on housing payments without a fee by pulling...
Citi Expands Premium Dining Series with The Supper Club for Strata Elite Card Holders
Citi is expanding its Supper Club Dining Series for Strata Elite℠ Card members, adding five new events across the United States in 2026. The schedule includes experiences in Miami, Los Angeles, the Hamptons, with additional events slated for Chicago in...
Southwest Hikes Bag Fees Less than a Year After Ending 'Bags Fly Free'
Southwest Airlines announced that its checked‑bag fee will rise from $35 to $45 for tickets booked after April 9, a 28% increase, with the second‑bag fee also climbing $10. The change comes less than a year after the carrier ended its...
Booking a 'Day-Use' Hotel Room: The Best $16 an Hour Spent for Rest After a Red-Eye
Travelers facing early arrivals or red‑eye flights can avoid costly overnight stays by booking day‑use hotel rooms, which are rented by the hour. The author secured a Sonesta LAX room from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $116, roughly $16.50 per hour,...
Why Margaritaville at Sea Is Resonating with Laid-Back Travelers
Margaritaville at Sea, launched in 2022, has grown from a single‑ship operation to a three‑ship fleet serving the Caribbean and Bahamas. The line added the Islander in summer 2024 and plans to debut the Beachcomber in Miami by early 2027,...
Southwest Airlines Cardholders Now Eligible to Earn Bonus Points on Lyft
Chase has upgraded its partnership with Lyft, allowing Southwest Airlines credit‑card holders to earn bonus Rapid Rewards points on every Lyft ride through Dec. 31 2027. The top‑tier Priority and Performance Business cards earn 5 points per dollar, Premier cards earn 3...
A New 2-Night MGM Package Bundles Las Vegas Hotels, Meals and a Show for $330
MGM Resorts International launched a $330 all‑inclusive two‑night package for two guests at its Luxor or Excalibur hotels. The deal bundles resort‑fee‑free rooms, three daily meals with a beer or wine, two show tickets, a ride on the Big Apple...
Bilt Adds Wyndham Rewards as Its 25th Transfer Partner
Bilt has announced its 25th transfer partner, adding Wyndham Rewards as the sixth hotel partner. Members can move Bilt points to Wyndham Rewards at a 1:1 ratio in 1,000‑point increments. Wyndham’s three‑tier award chart (7,500, 15,000, 30,000 points) and a...
Credit Card Fraud Surging: Why You Should Freeze Your Credit
Credit card and identity fraud are accelerating, with the FTC reporting 503,450 credit‑card fraud cases and 379,898 other identity‑theft incidents in the first three quarters of 2025. A Pew Research Center survey finds 73% of U.S. adults have encountered an...
Major Flight Cancellations: How Capital One Miles Saved My International Trip Home
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East led to unprecedented airspace closures, grounding Emirates flights and stranding an estimated one million passengers. One traveler, en route from London to Australia, saw a 35,000‑mile Emirates award disappear and faced a...
3-Hour Security Queues? Closed Airports? What to Know About TSA and the Shutdown
The ongoing federal shutdown has frozen funding for the Department of Homeland Security, leaving TSA screeners without pay and triggering a surge in employee call‑outs. As absenteeism climbs above 10% at many locations, airports such as Atlanta, JFK, Houston Hobby,...
Am I Eligible for the Chase Sapphire Preferred's 75,000-Point Bonus?
Chase’s Sapphire Preferred card now offers a 75,000‑point welcome bonus worth roughly $1,538 after $5,000 spend in the first three months. The bonus eligibility was updated in January, allowing cardholders to earn one bonus per Sapphire product even if they...
Clear and Blacklane Partner to Provide 'Home-to-Gate' Chauffeur Service
Blacklane announced a partnership with Clear to deliver a "home‑to‑gate" experience, combining its global chauffeur service with Clear's concierge security lane. Unveiled at SXSW on March 18, the joint offering will launch in April for select Blacklane guests and Clear+...
Aven Rewards Visa Card Review: Earn 3% Back on Purchases
The Aven Rewards Visa is a no‑annual‑fee cash‑back card that delivers 3% back on all purchases up to $10,000 of annual spend, then a flat 2% thereafter. Rewards are redeemable as statement credits or through Aven’s travel portal, but the...
Vegas Goes (Sort of) All-Inclusive with This New Conrad Las Vegas Package
Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World is rolling out a "Conrad Complete" add‑on from May 26 through Sept. 8, priced at $150 per guest per night with a two‑guest minimum. The package bundles valet parking, Club 66 lounge access with breakfast and cocktail...
TSA Lines Hit up to 3 Hours at Major Hubs as Partial Government Shutdown Drags On
Airport security wait times surged during the fourth week of the partial DHS shutdown, with Houston Hobby Airport experiencing average lines of nearly three hours. Atlanta’s Hartsfield‑Jackson and New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong airports reported hour‑long backups, while George Bush Intercontinental...
This IHG Hotel in Turks & Caicos Is Now Open Near a Stunning Turquoise-Water Beach
IHG has opened its first Hotel Indigo in the Turks and Caicos Islands, branding the new property as Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay. The boutique hotel sits steps from the world‑renowned Grace Bay Beach and features 56 rooms...
Credit Card Transfer Partners: Guide to Transferring Points and Miles to Airlines and Hotels
The Points Guy released a comprehensive guide that maps credit‑card points and miles to their airline and hotel transfer partners, detailing transfer ratios and current valuations. It highlights the top flexible‑points cards from issuers such as American Express, Chase, Capital...
Airspace Closures Across Middle East Cause Flight Cancellations After Strikes on Iran
Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, airspace across the Middle East was shut down, prompting widespread commercial flight cancellations. Major hubs—including Dubai International, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International, and Doha’s Hamad International—suspended operations until further notice. Gulf carriers and global...
WestJet Drops Raleigh-Durham, Cuts 16 US Routes Amid Travel Decline
WestJet will discontinue 16 U.S. routes, cutting about 13 % of its transborder seat capacity for 2026. The airline cites a sustained decline in leisure travel demand, with Canadian departures to the United States down 12.5 % year‑over‑year in 2025. Political friction,...
Coming Soon: Use Your Amex Resy Credit at Wineries and Even More Restaurants
American Express announced that its Resy reservation platform will merge with Tock this summer, integrating more than 25,000 restaurants, wineries and hospitality venues into the Resy network. The combined offering adds over 1,200 wineries and high‑end dining experiences such as...
How the MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard Can Fast-Track Your Status and Elevate Your Experience
The MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard offers a fast‑track to higher MGM Rewards tier status, featuring a limited‑time welcome bonus of 40,000 points and 15,000 Tier Credits for $5,000 spend. Cardholders earn 6 points and Tier Credits per dollar...
American AAdvantage Miles Vs. Loyalty Points: What's the Difference?
American Airlines displays two balances—award miles and Loyalty Points—on its member portal. Award miles are the redeemable currency for flights, upgrades and seats, and they never expire for active accounts. Loyalty Points, however, are the metric used to qualify for...